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In products liability cases, strict liability likely applies

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In products liability cases, strict liability likely applies

In many cases, when you are harmed, in order to collect compensation, you must prove that those who harmed you were negligent; in other words, that they owed you a

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Packaging mix-up leads to drug recall

Problems can arise easily in the correct use of pharmaceuticals. A mistake at any level might lead to serious health consequences; a doctor can prescribe the wrong dose, a nurse

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Is pulling laparoscopic power morcellators too little, too late?

On July 30, Johnson & Johnson, the most prolific manufacturer of laparoscopic power morcellators used in hysterectomy procedures, announced its intentions to pull these devices from operating rooms. The following

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Medical malpractice insurers dedicating millions to quash 46

Back in the mid 70s, Medical Malpractice insurance companies were dissatisfied with their profits and manufactured a “healthcare crisis”. In response legislators passed restrictive and unfair laws limiting the rights

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Johnson and Johnson Power Morcellator surgical tool pulled; concerns it can spread cancer

On July 30, Johnson & Johnson announced that it was pulling one of its laparoscopic surgery tools, the power morcellators from hospitals around the world. A laparoscopic power morcellator is

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Compounding Pharmacies Distributing Potentially Contaminated Drugs Across the Country

Many of us have become familiar with the dangers that can be associated with drug compounding facilities. When mixing, sterilization, or other manufacturing or shipping procedures are not followed, drugs

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Consumer Reports magazine implores Toyota to recall vehicles

In the last two years Toyota has recalled more than a million vehicles due to sudden acceleration, braking issues and electronics problems. Indeed, it seems all vehicle manufacturers have been

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Potentially tainted California fruit could cause illness or death

California exports high volumes of fresh produce. The vast majority of it is safe, healthy and a welcome treat in areas that do not have such an ideal agricultural climate.

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Harley recalls thousands of bikes with possible brake problems

Harley-Davidson is a brand for riders who are serious about their motorcycles. Thousands of Harley riders got bad news on July 9, as the company announced a recall of 66,241

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Former GM auditor reveals safety department dismantling

By now, you have probably heard about GM’s ignition switch problem that led to a massive recall of vehicles and was linked to at least 13 admitted deaths. But this

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